Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
Bioinformatics and Systems Biology (BF76)
Bioinformatics is the acquisition of biological knowledge through new computational tools for organizing, managing, and mining biological data. Bioinformatics techniques are essential to answer pressing questions about disease, and pharmaceuticals.
Program Info
Area of Study | Jacobs School of Engineering |
Department | Bioinformatics and Systems Biology |
Major | Bioinformatics and Systems Biology |
Degree | Doctor of Philosophy |
Admissions Terms | Fall |
Application Deadlines |
December 1, 2021 (Fall 2022) |
Basic Requirement
Admissions Tests |
GRE General is required. |
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. |
Statement of Purpose |
Required Accepts only the online Statement of Purpose. 2500 word limit. |
Resume/CV |
Not required |
Contact Info
Website http://bioinformatics.ucsd.edu |
Email bioinfo@ucsd.edu |
Phone (858) 822-0831 |
Fax (858) 534-5722 |
Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego Bioinformatics and Systems Biology 9500 Gilman Drive, MC. 0419 La Jolla, CA 92093-0419 |